Nicolas Hurt: Director, producer and screenwriter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Responding many years too late Luis R. Quintero but I'd choose Nia Vardalos. She's the reason I wrote my first screenplay and I'd love to star in my own uplifting comedies as she has as well!

Some of my favourite comedians started in Vaudeville or radio. I relate to Jack Benny because our personalities are similar and our comedy style are very much alike and he has a certain sarcasm that I also have.

I know it's probably cliche, but I'd have to say Spielberg. The guy has been my top film and storytelling influence literally since I was a kid.

Hav u had anything optioned Lisa?

I rotate between Celtx and Final Draft, just to change things up.

I've been using Celtx forever.. it's great

Well, if you wanted to put square tires on a car, you should have taken a different route! You guys make everything so difficult. It's not that hard, you can take a Bentley on a trip, or a Chevy, either way, you'll end up in the same destination!

if you guys spent as much energy on writing your damn screenplays instead of frittering away your time in the service of impotent ejaculation, you might actually discover something that is of use to you as a screenwriter.

I've done many years of creative work on TV production and set design,often using objects and props from trash,transforming and building things into very successful award winning shows,on the other hand I've seen huge budgets spent on shows that were flops....and the same rule goes for films,just like music,painting or any form of art.Success is in actually getting your creation out there to be shared,not the commercial success or box office returns.A film is like a shop window,some people are attracted immediately,others walk past....but in the end it's 'Word of Mouth' that gets popularity through others sharing their experience.So I really don't think the viewer cares on how much was spent,or what sacrifices were made to finally get a film on screen,either they enjoyed it or they didn't.And lastly,anything and everything can be made,produced and distributed for free,but in an industry that has trained and skilled workers,dedicated staff,talented casts and enthusiastic crews,being PAID is an essential part of the exchange,so a healthy budget does get you people to turn up for the shoot,and stay till the completion.How many films and TV projects are there out there that are STILL in editing or post production............lorry loads!

Oh yes, of course- Hi Nick! I graduated from school in WV in May and am just helping my sister out on her set. It's very cool to see from all angles of a production. As far as acting goes (since we talked last), I received an amazing role in a web series directed by a Point Park grad (might've got that before we met- don't remember), am about to film a role in another student film (again, Point Park) and did some background industrial stuff for American Eagle in Southside, really small & quick. Id love to hear how "Perils" filming/post went! I loved the story and hoped you guys would have a fun & smooth production. Is it all wrapped?

Filming this summer was a blast. We are finishing up with post-production right now, putting the finishing touches on the edit, scoring, sound mixing, and color grading. On November 5th, it will premiere in the Three Rivers Film Festival-- you should come see how it turned out!

That sounds great! I put it on my calendar- I'd love to come see it :D